Crisis Assistance

For Medical Emergency Assistance:   If you are on campus, contact Campus Safety at 503-768-7777; if necessary, call 911. If you are off-campus, call 911.

The Student Health Service is open from 8 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4:00 p.m. on weekdays during when undergraduate classes are in session. It is closed in the summer.  

A Nursing Consultation Service is available 24/7 to all enrolled students; call 1-800-607-5501. A registered nurse will ask questions and help you decide whether you need medical help.  

If you need to go to a medical facility, see the list of hospitals and immediate care facilities in the area.  

For Psychological Crises:

During Business Hours -  8:30 a.m. - noon; 1 - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday when school is in session. Students in urgent need of psychological assistance should call the Counseling Service at 503-768-7160. Please note that summer hours are more limited.  

After Hours - (evenings, weekends, school holidays)                 

Call Campus Safety at 503-768-7777; or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

If this is an emergency, or anyone is in danger (including yourself), call 911 and Campus Safety at 503-768-7777.  

Mental health consultation is available 24/7 by calling the Multnomah County Crisis Line (503-988-4888) or the National Hopeline (1-800-273-TALK;  1-800-273-8255).

Rape and Sexual Assault:  A Sexual Assault Response Advocate (SARA) is available to students who are survivors of sexual assault or rape. Call the SARA pager at 503-202-3119.

For Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Others Concerned About a Student’s Safety: Faculty, staff, parents, and concerned friends may contact the Counseling Service to consult with us during daytime business hours, 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1 -4:30 p.m. on days when undergraduate classes are in session.  (Summer hours are more limited.)

After hours, concerns about a student’s safety should be directed to Campus Safety at 503-768-7777. Campus Safety will involve other appropriate staff to respond to the situation.  Mental health consultation is available 24/7 by calling the Multnomah County Crisis Line (503-988-4888).

(See also Concerned About Someone?).

Hotlines and Other Useful Emergency Numbers:

Emergency:  911

Campus Safety:  http://www.lclark.edu/about/campus_safety/                                   503-768-7777  (24-hour service)

Student Health Service:  http://www.lclark.edu/offices/student_health_services/        503-768-7165  (8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday)

Multnomah County Crisis Line:  http://web.multco.us/mhas                                        503-988-4888  (24-hour service)

National Hopeline:  1-800-273-TALK         1-800-273-8255  (24-hour service)

Sexual Assault Response Advocate:  503-202-3119  (24-hour pager)